ESGD Dark Pool Activity
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Data as of Oct 23, 2026 · Source: FINRA daily short sale volume (off-exchange)
On Oct 23, 2026, FINRA reported 116K ESGD shares in publicly disseminated off-exchange trades (dark pools and other off-exchange venues). 50K of those shares (43.4%) were marked short or short-exempt, below ESGD's 30-day rolling average of 47.1% (z-score -0.20). Over the last 10 FINRA sessions (Oct 12, 2026 – Oct 23, 2026), ESGD's off-exchange short volume ratio ranged from 24.5% to 72.1% and averaged 50.5%; the latest reading is below that 10-session average.
Off-Exchange Volume
116K
Short Volume
50K
Short Volume Ratio
43.4%
30-Day Average
47.1%
z-score -0.20
Daily readings — last 10 FINRA sessions
| Date | Off-exchange shares | Short shares | Short ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 | 110K | 60K | 54.6% |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 147K | 66K | 45.0% |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 119K | 68K | 56.8% |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 145K | 82K | 56.6% |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 120K | 73K | 60.8% |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 212K | 52K | 24.5% |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 96K | 40K | 41.9% |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 186K | 134K | 72.1% |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 123K | 61K | 49.4% |
| Oct 23, 2026 Latest | 116K | 50K | 43.4% |
Source: FINRA daily short sale volume (off-exchange). Ratio = ShortVolume ÷ TotalVolume for the day.
ESGD dark pool FAQ
- How much ESGD off-exchange volume did FINRA report on Oct 23, 2026?
- FINRA's daily short sale volume file reported 116K ESGD shares in publicly disseminated off-exchange trades on Oct 23, 2026; 50K of those shares (43.4%) were marked short or short-exempt.
- Is ESGD's dark pool short volume ratio unusual right now?
- As of Oct 23, 2026, ESGD's short volume ratio of 43.4% is below ESGD's 30-day rolling average of 47.1% (z-score -0.20). Meridian's dark pool model does not flag this reading as an anomaly.
- What does the dark pool short volume ratio measure?
- FINRA publishes daily short sale volume for trades reported off-exchange to its trade reporting facilities, which include dark pools and other off-exchange venues. The ratio divides FINRA's ShortVolume figure, which counts both short and short-exempt sales, by the total off-exchange shares reported for that day. It is not short interest and not a directional signal: market-maker hedging and reporting mechanics can raise it, so it is context for other signals.